During the initial session, the tutor will take time to understand your student's strengths, challenges, learning style, and academic goals. They'll assess current skill levels in key areas and discuss any specific learning differences or accommodations that are important to address. This foundation allows the tutor to create a personalized plan and establish a comfortable rapport with your student right from the start.

In a typical Cincinnati classroom with an 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio, teachers must address the needs of many students at once. Personalized tutoring provides undivided attention, allowing tutors to slow down on challenging concepts, skip material your student has already mastered, and use targeted strategies designed specifically for their learning differences. This flexibility means your student gets exactly the instruction they need without falling behind or losing motivation.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have specific experience supporting students with learning differences like dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, and other challenges. When you describe your student's needs, we match them with a tutor whose background and teaching approach align with those requirements. You can discuss your student's learning profile and any accommodations needed before your first session to ensure the best fit.

Yes, tutors work with your student's current curriculum and grade-level expectations. Whether your student attends one of Cincinnati's 235 schools or follows a specific learning plan, the tutor can coordinate with classroom material, reinforce concepts being taught in class, and help bridge gaps in understanding. This alignment ensures tutoring complements school learning rather than working in isolation.

Tutors regularly assess your student's understanding through informal checks, skill-building exercises, and progress on specific learning goals. Many tutors provide updates after each session and periodic progress reports that show improvement in areas like reading fluency, math computation, focus, or organizational skills. You'll see concrete evidence of growth through both academic performance and increased confidence in learning.

Absolutely. Tutors can reinforce accommodations recommended by your student's school, such as extended time, graphic organizers, or multi-sensory learning techniques. They also teach evidence-based strategies like breaking tasks into smaller steps, using mnemonic devices, and practicing retrieval to strengthen memory. Over time, these strategies become tools your student can apply independently across all their learning.

Simply share details about your student's learning differences, current grade level, and academic goals. Varsity Tutors will match you with an experienced tutor and schedule your first session at a time that works for your family. Most students benefit from consistent, regular tutoring sessions—whether weekly or more frequently—so you can establish a routine that supports steady progress.